JOB DESCRIPTIONS
dancer
Job Summary:
1. Perform with Drums of Polynesia, versed in all areas of Polynesian Performing Arts – Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Maori, Cook Islands
2. Knowledge of Drums of Polynesia Dances and Music repertoire
3. Care and maintenance of all Costumes and Uniforms.
essential functions:
1. To perform, know and understand the dances of Tahiti, Hawaii, New Zealand and Samoa.
2. Know Drums of Polynesia show repertoire confidently.
3. To know all dance routines & choreography and positioning for all DOP cast sizes.
4. To learn and know all words to all songs.
5. Costumes: (Maintenance & Care)
required skills & abilities:
1. All Male dancers to be proficient in the Fire Knife dancing
2. To be skilled in Tahitian, Hawaiian, Maori & Samoan dance, song and performance.
3. To be proficient in the Art of Entertainment, Showmanship, Polynesian Performing and Theatrics.
physical requirements:
1. Physical Appearance: Physically Fit. Height / Weight Proportionate
2. All female dancers to have Long hair (At least to middle of back length)
3. All dancers to have professional grooming standards, personal hygiene habits, make-up, appearance etc.
required credentials:
Dance Experience / History / Resume’
Audition / Video Tape
goals and objectives:
1. To broaden your Song and Dance Repertoire
2. To broaden and perfect all Polynesian Dance Techniques
3. To build confidence and strength in Vocal and Singing Techniques
4. To gain Work Experience in Entertainment Production
5. Career opportunities to enhance our Natural Ability
musician
job summary:
To be proficient in the Music and Songs of Polynesia representing the islands and Cultures of Tahiti, Hawaii, New Zealand and Samoa.
essential functions:
1. Play a musical instrument and sing during Polynesian Revue.
2. Know all Music and words to all numbers confidently. Chords, Drum beats, WORDS without songbooks. (No song books on stage allowed)
3. Learn and know show within the first 3 weeks.
4. Play at least one of the following instruments, Electric / Acoustic Guitar, Bass (Upright & Electric), Ukulele, Tahitian Banjo,
Tahitian Drums (Toere, Faatete, Pahu, Pahu Tupa’i rima)
additional responsibilities:
1. Promote:
2. Rehearsals:
3. Equipment: (Maintenance & Care)
Required Skills & Abilities:
1. Music Ability: Must have experience in Polynesian Music; e.g. Tahitian, Hawaiian, New Zealand & Samoan.
2. Music Experience / Background essential
3. Be able to read Music either in chords, Tablature Form, Script Music etc.
4. To be proficient in the Art of Entertainment, Showmanship and Polynesian Performing and Theatrics.
5. Ability to Understand and follow Directions as required by Drums of Polynesia
physical requirements:
1. Loading & Unloading Equipment
required credentials:
1. Music Ability: Must have experience in Polynesian Music: Tahitian, Hawaiian, New Zealand & Samoan.
2. Music Experience / Background essential
future goals and objectives:
1. To learn other instruments
2. Take on key or higher positions within Drums of Polynesia e.g. Management, Sales, Production, Representation
3. Broaden your Music Repertoire and Knowledge
4. Gain Work Experience in Entertainment Production
5. Career opportunities to enhance our Natural Ability
BECOME A PART OF THE MOST EXCITING POLYNESIAN PRODUCTION ON THE EAST COAST OF THE USA!!!
DANCERS & MUSICIANS MAKE OUR SONGS AND STORIES COME ALIVE…COMPLETE THE APPLICATION NOW…